Projection of Aircrew Availability Using Variable Alert Tour Length Models.
Abstract
SAC Wing Commanders have the option of implementing alternative schedules to the present seven day alert system. Currently, unit schedulers do not have methods for developing or analyzing feasible alternative schedules, or for analyzing the impact that various schedules will have on the number of available training days within the unit. This research developed a system utilizing a charting process to model variable alert tour length schedules. Ultimately, the seven day alert system was verified to yield the maximum number of available duty days. This conclusion was reinforced when the parameter used to model the number of mission ready crews, at the wing level, was altered to reflect the difference between the number of authorized and assigned crews typically encountered in an operational environment. An alternative schedule, superior to the current seven day alert system in terms of number of available duty days, was produced. It incorporates several changes to existing scheduling practices and, because of this, is only suggested for use in the event of a period of heightened international tensions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA105135
Entities
People
- Daniel C. Kievlan
- Thomas W. Ittig
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology